Slow Cooker Kung Pao Chicken

Last week I spent about an hour and half putting together 14 freezer meals, 7 for us and 7 for Courtney and Jaren.  I found this great post on the “Six Sisters’ Stuff” website called “10 Five Minute Freezer Meals” so I decided to give it a whirl.  I made 7 of them, two required … Continue reading

Slow Cooker Chicken Gyro Boats

Here are the oh so delicious chicken gyros from our Greek themed dinner with friends.  They were surprisingly easy and the Tzatziki sauce is to die for!  It’s a Betty Crocker recipe. chicken 2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breasts or thighs 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, grated or pressed 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon … Continue reading

Greek Pasta Salad #2

We had some family friends over last night for dinner and so I decided to make a Greek themed dinner which included this pasta salad, I’ll post the gyros later this week.  The recipe comes from “My Recipes” and it was pretty good also it made a huge bowl of salad which was good since … Continue reading

Root Beer Baked Beans

My cute friend Sam graduated from high school on Friday and her mom had a barbecue for her and asked if I would bring a side dish so I made these.  I ate a bite to make sure they were ok before I took them over to the barbecue but it left me wanting more … Continue reading

Beef and Tomato Macaroni Soup

My parents arrived last night for a visit so I had this soup waiting for them once they were settled in.  It was yummy and hearty and perfect for an on again off again rainy day.  It comes from “Cooking Classy”. 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup chopped carrots 1 cup chopped onion 2 cloves … Continue reading

One Pot Pasta

Easiest and fastest dinner ever last night from Martha Stewart and oh yes, pretty tasty too! 1 (16 – 17.6 oz) package pasta of your choice (I used tri-colored bow ties) 2 – 4 cups broccoli, chopped into bite sized pieces (not sure how much I used as I just finished the bag) 1 – … Continue reading

Lemon Chicken Pasta with Broccoli

Inspiration for last night’s delicious dinner compliments of Betty Crocker, once again easy, yummy and fast, my three favorite things! 2 tablespoons butter 3 cloves garlic, pressed 16 oz your choice of pasta 2 (14 oz each) cans chicken broth 1/2 cup water juice of 3 lemons 4 cups chopped broccoli 2 (12 oz each) … Continue reading

Slow Cooker Beef Barbecue Sandwiches

I am no longer working with the girls at church (BOO!!) but Bob is now working with the boys and this week they had a big event for the boys and Bob asked if I would make some shredded beef for sandwiches and some treats too which will show up soon on here as well.  … Continue reading

Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

Here is the main event from our Cinco de Mayo feast and it was yummy.  I made the tortilla bowls with those Costco uncooked tortillas that are so yummy and these taco shell makers which worked surprisingly well!  I got them at Gordmans for cheap, less than $10, just make sure that you poke the … Continue reading

One Skillet Ranch Chicken

Did someone ask for the easiest and fastest dinner ever?  Here’s a contender!  The original recipe comes from “Well Plated by Erin” and her’s was very quick and easy but I made it even a little quicker and easier. 1 (12.5 oz) can chicken, drained 1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix, not dip mix … Continue reading